All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker off Oman after US strike
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Posted Jun 9, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-09-0830
All 24 Indian seafarers were safely rescued from a tanker that caught fire off Oman after a US strike, Indian authorities confirmed. The crew had sent distress calls from the unladen vessel.
Indian authorities have confirmed the safe rescue and evacuation of all 24 Indian seafarers from a tanker that caught fire off the coast of Oman. The incident occurred after the vessel was reportedly struck by US forces. Crew members aboard the unladen tanker had sent distress messages, reporting the ship was ablaze and in danger of sinking. This event is the latest in a series of incidents affecting commercial shipping operations in the sensitive Gulf waters, a region frequently impacted by ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Sources: BBC News